KCSO testing for correctional officer academy

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Dec 27, 2012 at 12:43 PMDec 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Graduates will be eligible for hiring as detention deputies for Kern County

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking student cadets for an upcoming Corrections Officer CORE academy. The CORE academy is scheduled to start April 1st, 2013. CORE classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Kern Regional Training Center at 962 Norris Rd. in Bakersfield.Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be able to pass an applicant selection process conducted by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office which includes an entry test, physical agility test, oral interview, and personal history statement. Cadets who complete the CORE course and graduate will be eligible to apply for lateral entry Detentions Deputy positions with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and correctional officer positions with other law enforcement agencies within the State of California.

The entry test will be offered on the following dates at the Kern Regional Training Center:

Tuesday January 8 at 6 p.m.

Wednesday January 9 at 6 p.m.

Thursday January 10 at 6 p.m.

Tuesday January 15 at 6 p.m.

Wednesday January 16 at 6 p.m.

Thursday January 17 at 6 p.m.

Saturday January 19 at 8 a.m.

Tuesday January 22 at 6 p.m.

Wednesday January 23 at 6 p.m.

Thursday January 24 at 6 p.m.

Saturday January 26 at 8 a.m.

Seating is limited.

To reserve seating or for additional information please contact Britni Leuty by email at leutyb@kernsheriff.com

This is not a job offer. Cadets completing the CORE academy must apply and meet department specific hiring requirements before being employed by a law enforcement agency.